Robbie Gould

The Bears have continuity at the kicking positions, but another long snapper competition will play out this summer. Currently on roster: 4. Projected on final roster: 3. Roster locks: Kicker Robbie Gould, punter Pat O'Donnell. On the bubble: Long snappers Thomas Gafford and Rick Lovato. Biggest offseason developments: The Bears allowed veteran long snapper Jeremy Cain to move on after his contract expired. They signed veteran long snapper Thomas Gafford and undrafted free-agent Rick Lovato. New special teams coach Jeff Rodgers served in that role under coach John Fox the last four seasons with the Broncos and in 2010 with the Panthers. What to like: Kicker Robbie Gould is...

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The Bears have continuity at the kicking positions, but another long snapper competition will play out this summer.
Currently on roster: 4.
Projected on final roster: 3.
Roster locks: Kicker Robbie Gould, punter Pat O'Donnell.
On the bubble: Long...

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